Answer: mashing

AnswerCrossword Clue
MASHINGPulverization
mashing(of tea) Draw; brew
mashingReduce (a food or other substance) to a uniform mass by crushing it
mashing(in brewing) Mix (powdered malt) with hot water to form wort
mashingInfuse or brew (tea)
mashingPress forcefully on (something)
mashingCrush or smash (something) to a pulp
mashingthe act of mashing